Paralyzed Veterans of America-WI Chapter

Virginia “Bea” Root Nursing Scholarship

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, WI Chapter scholarship programs were established to support individuals who are committed to providing quality medical care to veterans living with spinal cord injury or diseases. Our Chapter’s priority is to ensure the influx of highly qualified medical staff into the arena of spinal cord medicine and rehabilitation.Offering current and future veterans that are suffering spinal cord injury or disease would continue to receive the best care possible from the staff of the Spinal Cord Injury Unit of Zablocki VA Medical Center and other VA Medical Centers offering such care.

Five types of scholarships are available to individuals pursuing their education in spinal cord injury medicine in the following career fields: Nursing, Practical Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Recreational Therapy.

Application Procedures & Deadline:

  1. Applications for all scholarships to Wisconsin colleges, universities, nursing schools and educational institutions specializing in Nursing.
  2. We are offering a scholarship two times per year, with the deadlines of April 1st and October 1st.
  3. Scholarships are awarded at a ceremony during a PVA Board of Directors Meeting.
  4. Scholarships are awarded only one time per student.

This Nursing Scholarship was established by the Paralyzed Veterans of America, WI Chapter, to honor the nursing career of Virginia “Bea” Root, an RN dedicated to state of the art care of Spinal Cord Injured persons. Bea’s nursing career spanned 42 years of service beginning in the military and continuing through her retirement from Veterans Administration Health Care System. She had many roles throughout her career including nurse, teacher, counselor, and patient advocate. She maintains a deep commitment to the Spinal Cord Injured population through the education of people regarding the needs of the Spinal Cord Injured. She remains actively involved in disabled rights and independent living movements[W1]. Honoring Bea Root’s years of commitment to spinal cord injury nursing, PVA-WI Chapter established this scholarship in her name, a scholarship for nursing students pursuing careers in spinal cord injury care.

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, WI Chapteris pleased to announce our annual Nursing Scholarship Award. One $1000 and two $500 scholarships will be offered to junior and senior Nursing students enrolled in an accredited Nursing program. In return, we ask that the recipient seek employment in a Spinal Cord Injury Unit or in a Rehabilitation facility for one (1) year, to be completed within three (3) year period after graduation.

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To apply for the scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be in an accredited nursing program.
  2. Attending a Wisconsin based University or nursing training program.
  3. Demonstrate a need for financial aid.
  4. Be willing to seek employment in a Spinal Cord Injury Unit or Rehabilitation facility.
  5. Complete the application by the deadline given.

VIRGINIA “BEA” ROOT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

NAME ______

CURRENT

ADDRESS: ______

PERMANENT

ADDRESS: ______

(IF DIFFERENT)

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______

TELEPHONE # HOME: ______

EMAIL: ______

SCHOOL: ______

DATE OF ESTIMATED

GRADUATION: ______

APPROXIMATE GPA (Using 4.0 scale): ______

MARITAL

STATUS: ______

NUMBER OF

DEPENDENTS: ______

RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT:

Name of CompanyFrom / ToJob Description

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OR ACTIVITIES:

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SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

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BRIEFLY EXPLAIN YOUR PLANS FOR FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION, AND YOUR NEED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP.

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS YOU MAY WISH TO OFFER FOR USE IN EVALUATING YOUR APPLICATION: INCLUDE YOUR LONG TERM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: ______

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INCLUDE TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION. REFERENCES SHOULD BE PEOPLE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, WORK PERFORMANCE, AND/OR BOTH. (FAMILY MEMBERS NOT ACCEPTED AS REFERENCES). COMMENTS SHOULD INCLUDE YOUR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, LEADERSHIP, CAREER POTENTIAL, AND ANY OTHER COMMENTS REGARDING YOUR WORTHINESS OF THIS AWARD.

I, ______, hereby certify that all information given is true and correct:

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(Signature) (Date)

ALL INFORMATION KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND USED ONLY FOR SCREENING PURPOSES. ALL APPLICANTS NOTIFIED BY MAIL AFTER DECISION MAKING PROCESS COMPLETE.

RECIPIENTS NOTIFIED OF SELECTION BY MAIL.

  • If necessary, attach additional pages to complete your responses.

Paralyzed Veterans of America, WI Chapter

2311 S. 108th Street, West Allis, WI 532227

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